INVESTIGATIONS
At presentation (06/04/2023) his laboratory work up comprised general
haematology, biochemistry and endocrinology panels (thyroid stimulating
hormone, free testosterone, cortisol, luteinising hormone, estradiol,
progesterone, sex hormone binding globulin, testosterone,
follicle-stimulating hormone levels and cancer antigen 15-3 level) were
all within the normal range with exception of a low estimated GFR CKD
EPI (glomerular filtration rate chronic kidney disease epidemiology
collaboration) 72ml/min/1.73m2 with a normal range
serum creatinine. One week later (on 13/04/2023), he was booked into the
breast clinic for further evaluations. An ultrasound scan was performed
by a consultant radiologist and it showed a large amount of glandular
looking breast tissue, with no signs of malignancy on the left side. On
the right side, there was no convincing glandular breast tissue and no
signs of malignancy either. A mammogram was also performed and showed a
small amount of glandular looking tissue slightly more on the left side
than the right side with no signs of malignancy on both sides. This
appearance is consistent with bilateral asymmetrical true gynecomastia.
His follow up biochemistry laboratory tests at the great clinic were
also within normal range, with exception of a low Estimated GFR CKD EPI
80ml/min/1.73m2 (normal range serum creatinine). And a
month later (05/05/2023), a control of his endocrinology panel was
repeated and results were still within normal range. A testicular
sonogram was performed and revealed a reducible left inguinal hernia
containing peritoneal content. His last (26/06/2023) biochemistry work
up remains within normal range.